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Gloves put back on
AZ ALKMAAR goalkeeper Esteban, sent off for kicking a fan who ran on to the pitch to confront him, has had his red card rescinded by the Dutch FA.
Their game at Ajax was abandoned this week after the AZ coach ordered his team off the pitch over the incident.
“The keeper was attacked unexpectedly and therefore the prosecutor judged that his mood caused his response,” said Holland’s ruling body.
Esteban was kicked himself and the fan banned for life by Ajax.
The KNVB must decide between replaying the Dutch Cup tie or awarding a home win.